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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.09, 1,319.78 and 441.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.09, 1,319.78 and 441.18 is: 661.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.09 : 1,319.78 = 441.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.09/1,319.78 = 441.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.09x = 1,319.78 × 441.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.09x = 582,260.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,260.54/880.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.59

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